Grade Schoolers
Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids
Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay
Saturday, June 21, 2025
9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Annual Sand Castle & Sculpture Contest @ Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Bubblefest Weekend @ Chabot Space & Science Center
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: DIY-U Kid's Workshop @ Lowes, Union City
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Dress-Like-A-Dragon @ Mr. Mopps’ Children’s Books & Toys
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Family Art Day @ Adobe Park
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Fremont Pride Fair 2025 @ Fremont Main Library
10:00 am – 6:00 pm: Juneteenth Festival and Parade @ Nicholl Park
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: MOCHA Open Studio @ MOCHA – Museum of Children’s Art
10:00 am – 11:45 am: Petting Zoo at the Library @ Main Library | Oakland Public Library
10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Build: Cardboard Village @ Cherryland Library
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